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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 684.14 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 684.14 and 274.74 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 684.14 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/684.14 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 684.14 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 187,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,960.62/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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